Irish Sikh activists from EcoSikh Ireland are set to sow a whopping 10,000 trees in Greystones with members of the refugee community in Ireland. The tree-planting events will take place on February 18 and 25 in honour of the people of Ukraine and refugees across the globe. EcoSikh Ireland project manager Satwinder Singh said "We hope that being out in the fresh air planting trees will be a therapeutic experience for people who have had their lives upended, we also hope it helps refugees and asylum seekers feel part of the community and connected to the land, which many now call home."

The forest will consist of 17 species of native trees including oak, willow, hazel, and cherry to encourage biodiversity. A fundraiser will be hosted on the day to fund more trees for the future and support important causes that work to help refugees rebuild their lives.

Irish tree planting social enterprise Reforest Nation, in collaboration with environmental group EcoSikh Ireland, is set to plant Europe’s largest Miyawaki-inspired forest in honour of the people of Ukraine and refugees across the globe. An environmental initiative inspired by Sikh philosophy, Eco Sikh facilitates tree planting projects to engage the Irish Sikh and wider community.